Marc Elias wants us to put aside caution and put on courage. Silence is death. ”Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump now — even before he has been sworn in — makes you more vulnerable, not less.” Via Democracy Docket: Now Is the Time for Courage
Back from obscurity, let’s revisit the ridiculousness of Seb Gorka. Rick Wilson popularized that nickname, wonder if he’d like to act as second? Quote: Seb Gorka challenged me to a fight over email and I accepted, only to find out he’s “all mouth and no trousers.” Link: Seb Gorka Just Challenged Me to a Fight Over Email and I Accepted
Literally a poop emoji nomination. When we shit-can our link to NATO, this guy will be the one to flush our allies. Link: ‘Out here running toilet scams’: Spectators dump on Trump’s newest administration pick
It’s possible we have ‘Elno to thank for the depressed (and depressing) turnout of Democratic voters for Harris. Or we wish him a hearty FOAD. Link: Bait-and-switch ad campaign carefully planned to trigger potential Harris voters: study
Some forgettable guy’s ass(ets) belong to The Onion and the Sandy Hook families he harassed. Now that’s justice. The satirical news company plans to shutter Jones’ Infowars and rebuild the website featuring well-known internet humor writers and content creators, according to a person with knowledge of the sale. Link: The Onion wins Alex Jones’ Infowars in bankruptcy auction
Platform’s coverage of US election crystallised longstanding concerns about its content, says Guardian Good. People and organizations of good will should at least archive and go inactive, if not outright leave. News orgs have reason to stay and at least park their accounts, so they’re not hijacked by the RWPM (Right Wing Propaganda Machine). No new content, turn off Grok, archive posts, and create new content elsewhere. Support your local Mastodon instance, or create your own. Link: Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts
These are very, very dangerous times in America, led by dangerous people, and doubting that, or running away and hiding is exactly what they want.
The real voter fraud was quietly taking place at churches like this. And they think it’s their God-given right to take over school boards, too. www.sfgate.com/northcoast/article/norcal-church-ballot-collection-tehama-19901332.php
Read the full post to get the best effect. We left it all on the field. ALT: The Western Veil Nebula lies like a wrinkled silk scarf on deep soft velvet. We are starstuff. ”So, as you anxiously wait for election returns, reflect on the fact you have the great fortune to be here in this moment because millions of exploding stars propelled matter into space that fortuitously, miraculously coalesced into you. How lucky is that?” – Robert Hubbell, November 5, 2024 Link: A new way forward—for good!
I know Laffy ( @GottaLaff@mastodon.social ) has voted, at least – but this ground game sounds great! In a squeaker of an election, the 700,000 eligible US voters up north could determine who the next US president is Link: How the road to the White House might lead through … Canada?